This paper discusses the use of link-sharing mechanisms in packet networks and presents algorithms for hierarchical link-sharing. Hierarchical link-sharing allows multiple agencies, protocol families, or traflic types to share the bandwidth on a tink in a controlled fashion. Link-sharing and real

In this paper, we present a family of adaptive protocols, called SPIN (Sensor Protocols for Information via Negotiation) , that eciently disseminates information among sensors in an energy-constrained wireless sensor network. Nodes running a SPIN communication protocol name their data using high

We describe a family of caching protocols for distrib-uted networks that can be used to decrease or eliminate the occurrence of hot spots in the network. Our protocols are particularly designed for use with very large networks such as the Internet, where delays caused by hot spots can be severe

to be entitled. This note provides estimates of take-up of Income Support (IS) by pensioners using the 1999/2000 Family Resources Survey (FRS).2 Information on amounts of benefit received is taken directly from the survey and estimates of entitlement are calculated using the tax-benefit model POLIMOD (Redmond et

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is that development that is pro-people, pro-nature, pro-employment, pro-women, pro-family and one that pave the way for future collective welfare. However, we are in 21st Century, still the question is – are we sustaining development in the interest of global capitalism and a globalized patriarchy? This is thriving

This paper describes a collaborative partnership between a community early parenting agency and a university psychology department to develop and deliver an innovative programme for relationship issues in young families. The programme was to be in keeping with the research and practice parameters

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A budget is a plan for spending and saving income over a specific period of time. Making and using a budget will help you keep track of and control your money. Do you ever think about how some people achieved a wealthy status? Many experts in the field of wealth-building suggest that most people who are considered wealthy became so by setting specific goals for their after-tax income, visual izing themselves as being financially successful, finding security and making financial sacrifices and compromises for later wealth.